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Dessi Gomez | Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Greta Gerwig’s adapted screenplay of Louisa May Alcott’s classic novel, “Little Women,” captured attention with its cast and kept that attention through its effective cinematography. This latest rendition of a classic story about family and the social status of women ignited hope in the hearts of viewers at the close of 2019. Even from the
Nora McGreevy | Friday, May 19, 2017
On Aug. 27, 2013, the class of 2017 walked to their first day of classes with summer anthems “I Need Your Love” by Calvin Harris and the sunny, feel-good “Brave” by Sara Bareilles echoing in their ears. The class of 2017 lived through a whirlwind of change in popular culture – with services like Spotify
Susan Kratzer | Wednesday, April 19, 2017
One of Disney’s oldest love stories, “Beauty and the Beast” has never failed to captivate audiences. Unlike some of Disney’s more radical takes on old classics, such as 2014’s reimagination of “Maleficent” and 2016’s live-action interpretation of “The Jungle Book,” this modern-day version of “Beauty and the Beast” — starring Emma Watson and Dan Stevens
Alexandra Lowery | Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Between female artists dominating the music charts to inspirational girls grabbing peace prizes and throwing Little League pitches, here’s a look back at the best and brightest moments for women in the media this year. Beyoncé was Beyoncé and “FEMINIST” was her backup dancer for seven blissful seconds Somehow topping her 2013 Superbowl halftime show that
Annie Kuster | Thursday, October 9, 2014
I am not a feminist because I hate men. I am not a feminist because I’m Emma Watson (or Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or Lena Dunham, or even Beyoncé), and I’m certainly not a feminist because I’m an un-ironically #blessed Notre Dame student. I’m a feminist because I’ve been granted the opportunity to learn about cultures where
John Darr | Wednesday, October 1, 2014
“I feel like I am going to get five-starred due to my contribution to this article.” – Kate Kulwicki, SMC ’17 Life is dangerous. At least it seems like it as I’m walking into my first class at Saint Mary’s for an English education requirement. I’m a guy. Now, I don’t think of myself
Erin McAuliffe | Thursday, September 25, 2014
Hermione Granger was the original #GirlBoss. A heroine who had book-smarts and wasn’t afraid to show them off or contribute ideas to her sometimes “dimwitted” male counterparts, she was the empowering female figure young girls needed. Hermione not only brought us this enabling fictional character, but she brought out another female role model: the equally
Letter to the Editor | Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Emma Watson, actress turned activist, passionately advocated in support of feminism in a speech to the United Nations last week. She wisely notes that there is much misleading rhetoric surrounding the feminist movement and as a result “feminism has become an unpopular word. Women are choosing not to identify as feminists. Apparently, [women’s expression is] seen